Research Article

Developing a Data Model of Indoor Points of Interest to Support Location-Based Services

Table 1

Sample conceptual Indoor POI classification scheme.

Level 1Level 2Level 3

PlacePedestrianstairs, slope way, lobby
Privatecommon room
Relaxationrelaxation room, smoking area, men’s toilet,
women’s toilet, disabled toilet, bench, rubbish bin

ThingsAccess Facilitydoor, ticket gate, access control units
Conveyor transportup escalator, down escalator, up moving sidewalk,
down moving sidewalk, horizontal moving sidewalk, elevator, wheelchair lift

Retail & ServicesServicesnursery, drug store, vending machine, ticket machine, information, lounge, guest room,
covered car park, bank, cash office, cash machine or ATM, post office, billboard
Retailrestaurant, coffee shop, clothing store, hair shop, ticket office,
aquarium, bowling alley, swimming-pool, store

Safety & SecurityFire-fighting suppliesfire protection appliance, fire extinguishing system, fire extinguisher, fire alarm
Emergency relief suppliesautomated external defibrillator, life-saving trolley
Evacuation facilityshelter, emergency call center, exit, emergency escape device, relief goods